About the position
Industry: High-Temperature Process Equipment (incinerators, furnaces, cremators, filtration systems)
Our client, a leading South African manufacturer of high-temperature process equipment, is seeking a skilled and qualified Field Service Technician / Burner & Furnace Technician to join their technical services team in Ballito.
The successful candidate will be responsible for commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex thermal systems both at the factory and at client sites globally. The role demands a high level of technical proficiency, adaptability, and strong client-facing capabilities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Qualified Millwright or Electrician (Red Seal)
- Valid Code B driver's license and passport
- Minimum 3 years' post graduate/apprenticeship experience with industrial combustion systems, burners, or high-temperature processes
- Strong understanding of combustion principles, burner systems (gas/oil-fired), and safety protocols
- Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs/SCADA, industrial control panels, and interpreting electrical/mechanical drawings
- Experience in commissioning, maintenance, and fault-finding of automated thermal equipment
- Exposure to flue gas filtration systems, ducting, fans, and refractory lining installation
- Familiarity with instrumentation (e.g., thermocouples, pressure sensors, flame detection)
- Basic computer literacy (emails, technical reporting, remote diagnostics)
- Physically fit and comfortable working in industrial environments, confined spaces, or remote locations
- Flexible to travel locally and internationally, including extended trips or after-hours availability
Advantageous Certifications & Skills:
- SAQCC Gas Certification or Gas Practitioner Registration (Highly preferred)
- Working at Heights and/or Confined Space certification
- Knowledge of industrial emissions compliance standards
- Strong time management, independence, and problem-solving abilities
- Customer-focused with professional communication and brand representation skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Commission incinerators, furnaces, cremators, and control systems (in-factory & on-site)
- Perform start-up procedures, safety checks, and performance testing
- Diagnose and repair burner, control system, electrical, refractory, and instrumentation faults
- Conduct preventive maintenance, part replacements, and troubleshooting (remote & in-person)
- Train clients on safe operation and basic maintenance
- Replace worn/damaged components: refractory linings, sensors, control modules
- Complete all field documentation: job cards, reports, checklists, and signoffs
- Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to improve product performance and resolve field issues
- Contribute to maintenance schedules, SOPs, and client audit readiness
- Occasionally coordinate with subcontractors or third-party service providers
Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted applicants will undergo a practical and technical assessment.
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